What is the risk associated with CVE-2024-5257?

CVE-2024-5257 allows a Developer user with the `admin_compliance_framework` role to modify the group namespace URL, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of group settings.

How can I resolve CVE-2024-5257?

To fix CVE-2024-5257, update your GitLab instance to version 17.0.4 or 17.1.2 or later.

Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-5257?

CVE-2024-5257 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 17.0.0 up to, but not including, 17.0.4 and from 17.1.0 up to, but not including, 17.1.2.

Is CVE-2024-5257 critical?

The severity of CVE-2024-5257 is significant due to the potential for unauthorized URL modification by users with specific roles.

What user role is specifically mentioned in CVE-2024-5257?

CVE-2024-5257 specifically mentions the `admin_compliance_framework` custom role as being able to exploit the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-5257

medium

4.9

CWE

284

EPSS

0.045%

11/7/2024

29/8/2024

CVE-2024-5257: Improper Access Control in GitLab

First published: Thu Jul 11 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 17.0 prior to 17.0.4 and from 17.1 prior to 17.1.2 where a Developer user with `admin_compliance_framework` custom role may have been able to modify the URL for a group namespace.

Credit: cve@gitlab.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
GitLab	>=17.0.0<17.0.4
GitLab	>=17.0.0<17.0.4
GitLab	>=17.1.0<17.1.2
GitLab	>=17.1.0<17.1.2

Remedy

Upgrade to versions 17.0.4, 17.1.2 or above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the risk associated with CVE-2024-5257?
CVE-2024-5257 allows a Developer user with the `admin_compliance_framework` role to modify the group namespace URL, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of group settings.
How can I resolve CVE-2024-5257?
To fix CVE-2024-5257, update your GitLab instance to version 17.0.4 or 17.1.2 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-5257?
CVE-2024-5257 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 17.0.0 up to, but not including, 17.0.4 and from 17.1.0 up to, but not including, 17.1.2.
Is CVE-2024-5257 critical?
The severity of CVE-2024-5257 is significant due to the potential for unauthorized URL modification by users with specific roles.
What user role is specifically mentioned in CVE-2024-5257?
CVE-2024-5257 specifically mentions the `admin_compliance_framework` custom role as being able to exploit the vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the risk associated with CVE-2024-5257?
CVE-2024-5257 allows a Developer user with the `admin_compliance_framework` role to modify the group namespace URL, potentially leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of group settings.
How can I resolve CVE-2024-5257?
To fix CVE-2024-5257, update your GitLab instance to version 17.0.4 or 17.1.2 or later.
Which versions of GitLab are affected by CVE-2024-5257?
CVE-2024-5257 affects GitLab CE/EE versions from 17.0.0 up to, but not including, 17.0.4 and from 17.1.0 up to, but not including, 17.1.2.
Is CVE-2024-5257 critical?
The severity of CVE-2024-5257 is significant due to the potential for unauthorized URL modification by users with specific roles.
What user role is specifically mentioned in CVE-2024-5257?
CVE-2024-5257 specifically mentions the `admin_compliance_framework` custom role as being able to exploit the vulnerability.